MASSIVE Update: Mustafi’s Big Money Deal To Arsenal – Reports

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It seems Arsenal could lose in the signing of Valencia Shkodran Mustafi according to popular Skysport journalist Guillem Balague.

The German international has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirate Stadium this summer with reports claiming last month he had agreed a move to join Arsenal this summer.

Balague claim Mustafi’s release clause could be the problem why Arsenal are yet to announce a deal for him.

“I heard Arsene Wenger confirm publicly that Arsenal were in negotiations for Mustafi. That’s very rare for him to do so. Perhaps he is trying to apply some pressure on Valencia to sell.”

However, Arsene Wenger confirmed over the weakened Arsenal are in talks with Valencia for the 24-year old centre half and a deal “will be done before the end of the transfer window.”

Balague, Sky Sports‘ Spanish football expert, said: “The coaching staff at Valencia think Mustafi will not go, and this is the same message being made by Valencia.

“They insist the only way Mustafi will be allowed to leave is if Arsenal trigger his €50m (£43.1m) buy-out clause, which I think everybody will agree is too much money for him.

“Valencia’s position is such because they don’t think they can find someone to replace him, given the proximity of transfer deadline day. It’s a similar stance to the one they have with Barcelona target Paco Alcacer, or at least that’s the message they are giving out.

“So, as things stand, neither Mustafi nor Alcacer will be leaving Valencia. I heard Arsene Wenger confirm publicly that Arsenal were in negotiations for Mustafi. That’s very rare for him to do so. Perhaps he is trying to apply some pressure on Valencia to sell.

“Valencia have had difficulties with Financial Fair Play, but that has improved recently. They still need to sell one or two players, but they would rather part with the likes of Aderlan Santos or Lucas Orban, sales which they believe would bring the club in line with the regulations.